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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 5 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony NEX-5N

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NEX-5N GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-5N

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2011Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the NEX-5N.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-5N is 69 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (550 grams)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
59
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery life (460 shots)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (550g)
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-5N
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-02 2011-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 460 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $871 $550